Ryobi HP1201 Operator's Manual
Ryobi HP1201 Operator's Manual

Ryobi HP1201 Operator's Manual

Cordless drill-driver

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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER.
Your new cordless drill-driver has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new cordless drill-driver.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your cordless drill-driver properly
and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER
MODEL NOS. HP721/HP961/HP1201

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  • Page 1 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER. Your new cordless drill-driver has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Disposal Of The Exhausted Battery ... 6 A. Battery Pack Preparation For Recycling ... 6 Operation ...7-12 Maintenance ... 13 Service Information ... 14 CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire manual before using your new drill-driver. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS DRILLING LEVEL DRILLING Page 2...
  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    Servicing of a tool requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for repair. When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.
  • Page 4: Precautions On Using Your Cordless Tool

    DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized Ryobi Service Center. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
  • Page 5: Precautions Regarding The Use Of Charger/Charging Assembly And Battery

    Replace immediately. Do not operate charger/charging assembly if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. Do not disassemble charger/charging assembly; take it to a RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER when service or repair is required.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Your Drill-Driver" for normal recharging of batteries. If the charger/charging assembly does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger/charging assembly to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electrical check. BATTERY PACK PREPARATION FOR...
  • Page 7: Operation

    This red light indicates your drill is charging and will remain on until charger is disconnected from power supply. TO CHARGE MODEL NOS. HP961/HP1201 Charge battery pack only with the charging assembly provided.
  • Page 8 Depress the switch trigger all the way for normal drilling. Release the switch trigger to turn drill OFF. Model Nos. HP961/HP1201 have a variable speed feature in the switch. The switch delivers higher speed and torque with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression.
  • Page 9 KEYLESS CHUCK See Figure 6. A keyless chuck has been provided with your drill to allow for easy installation and removal of bits. As the name implies, you can hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws.
  • Page 10 LEVEL DRILLING See Figure 11. A convenient new feature provided with your drill is a level. It is recessed in the motor housing on top of your drill. It can be used to keep drill bit level during drilling operations. OPERATION...
  • Page 11 If you are not prepared, this loss of control can result in possible serious injury. When drilling metals, use a light oil on the drill bit to keep it from overheating. The oil will prolong the life of the bit and increase the drilling action.
  • Page 12: Operation

    Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key wrench into the chuck of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely. Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. See Figure 13. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    CAUTION: Any repairs requiring disassembly should only be performed by a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. For the repair center nearest you, call 1-800-525-2579. Store and charge your batteries in a cool area. Temperatures above normal room temperature wil shorten battery life.
  • Page 14: Service Information

    Please refer to the Service Center insert or call 1-800- 525-2579 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobi.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.

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